If the Bells Would Ring

September 16 at 9:30 PM
September 17 at 12:00 PM and 9:30 PM

Elson Bankoff, Playwright & Director
Kevin Rabinovich, Producer & Production Stage Manager
Nico Torrez, Assistant Director
Sophie Campbell, Stage Manager
Dana Seach, Stage Manager (sub)
Anna Kathawala, Assistant Producer
Caitlyn Carpenter, Fundraising Director
Ella Danyluk, Sound Designer
Zack Lobel, Lighting Designer
Jonathan Silverman, Production Assistant

If the Bells Would Ring is a two-act political drama about the climate crisis. The 100-minute long play addresses political corruption, collective passion, family, and persistence. It is a play about influence and follows the career of a fictional US Senator and his activist daughter. The story is based on true events, incorporating prose and poetry into its dialogue. The plot follows the evolution of a fictional Midwestern Senator’s career. The audience sees firsthand how corporate greed and the desire to maintain control influences Senator Bill Corley, eventually leading to his intense opposition to climate action.

*If advance tickets are sold out, there will be a first come first serve waitlist at the box office 30 minutes before start time.

*Please note that this performance will be presented at the Tank's in-person performance space at 312 W 36th St. All attendees and artists will be required to display proof of full covid vaccination before being admitted to the space, either by showing a vaccination record (vaccination card) at least two weeks out from the final dose of an approved vaccine, or by using New York's free Excelsior Pass service, available here. Patrons will also be required to wear masks while indoors at all times and for the time being, no food or beverage will be permitted to be consumed at the theater.